Below is a free CSCS Test for Operatives, also known as the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. Depending on your job role on the construction site; if you’re a labourer or bricklayer for example, you will have to take this test in order to obtain your CSCS Card. If you have a managerial role, you can practice with the CSCS Test for Managers and Professionals.
This CSCS mock test for Operatives is made up of 50 multiple choice questions. You have 45 minutes to complete the test. The pass mark is 45/50. Click here to read more about the CSCS test pass mark.
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CSCS Mock Test for Operatives
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Operatives and Specialists Test 2
You have 45 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice CSCS Test questions for Operatives and Specialists. You need to answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly to pass.
CSCS Test for Operatives Questions (Printer-Friendly)
A Certain jobs to be carried out safely under more strictly controlled conditionsB Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors to visit the siteC The emergency services to come on to the site after an accidentD Untrained people to work without supervision Correct Answer: A Certain jobs to be carried out safely under more strictly controlled conditions
A Because they must inform you of things that will protect your health and safetyB So that you will never have to attend any other health and safety trainingC So that your employer will not have any legal responsibility for your health and safetyD So you do not have any responsibilities for health and safety Correct Answer: A Because they must inform you of things that will protect your health and safety
A As little as possible because you don't want to get people into troubleB Exactly what you sawC Nothing, as you are not a scaffold expertD Who you think is to blame and how they should be punished Correct Answer: B Exactly what you saw
A If you are injured in any wayB Only if you have suffered a broken boneC Only if you have to be off workD Only if you have to go to hospital Correct Answer: A If you are injured in any way
A Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)B The first aiderC The injured person or someone acting for themD The site manager Correct Answer: C The injured person or someone acting for them
A In the Health & Safety Executive's (HSE) accident databaseB In the accident report bookC In the main contractor's diaryD In the site engineer's day book Correct Answer: B In the accident report book
A A sub-contractorB Anyone who saw the accident happenC The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)D You A BandagesB PlastersC Safety pinsD Tablets and medicines Correct Answer: D Tablets and medicines
A Ensure they stay still and don't move them until medical help arrivesB Raise their legs to see if any feeling comes backC Roll them onto their back and keep their legs straightD Roll them onto their side and bend their legs Correct Answer: A Ensure they stay still and don't move them until medical help arrives
A Dial 999 and ask for an ambulanceB Phone the electricity companyC Pull them away from the cableD Switch off the power and call for help Correct Answer: D Switch off the power and call for help
A ParaffinB Soap and waterC ThinnersD White spirit Correct Answer: B Soap and water
A Putting barrier cream on your hands before eatingB Washing your hands before eatingC Washing your work gloves then putting them on again before eatingD Wearing protective gloves then turning them inside-out before eatingE Wearing protective gloves while you are working Correct Answer: B Washing your hands before eating, E Wearing protective gloves while you are working
A MiceB RabbitsC RatsD Squirrels A Ask the Local Authority to put down rat poisonB Only put food and drink rubbish in bins providedC Put rat traps around the siteD Throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding Correct Answer: B Only put food and drink rubbish in bins provided
A No, different types of glove protect against different types of hazardB Only if you cover the gloves with barrier creamC Only if you put barrier cream on your hands as wellD Yes, all gloves are made to the same standard Correct Answer: A No, different types of glove protect against different types of hazard
A Fit a dust extractor or collector to the machineB Keep the area clean and tidyC Wear a dust mask or respiratorD Wet cuttingE Work slowly and carefully Correct Answer: A Fit a dust extractor or collector to the machine, D Wet cutting
A Dampen down the areaB Make sure there is plenty of ventilationC Put your protective mask back onD Work as quickly as possible to minimise exposure to dust Correct Answer: D Work as quickly as possible to minimise exposure to dust
A No, the damage is permanentB Yes, if you change jobsC Yes, if you have an operationD Yes, with time Correct Answer: A No, the damage is permanent
A Blisters on your hands and armsB Damaged blood vessels and nerves in your fingers and handsC Skin cancerD Skin irritation, like dermatitis Correct Answer: B Damaged blood vessels and nerves in your fingers and hands
A Do not use it as the substance is poisonousB Find out what protection you need as the substance is harmful and could damage your healthC Use it sparingly as the substance is expensiveD Wear gloves as the substance can burn your skin Correct Answer: B Find out what protection you need as the substance is harmful and could damage your health
A To be prepared for safety inspectionsB To complete the job quicklyC To prevent personal injuryD To satisfy the client's requirements Correct Answer: C To prevent personal injury
A Ask someone to help you pull the trolley the rest of the wayB Carry the load the rest of the wayC Drag the trolley on your own the rest of the wayD Find another way to move the load Correct Answer: D Find another way to move the load
A Ask someone to help carry the load so that you can both see aheadB Get someone to walk in front of you and tell others to get out of the wayC Get someone to walk next to you and give directionsD Move the load on your own because it is so large that anyone in your way is sure to see it Correct Answer: A Ask someone to help carry the load so that you can both see ahead
A Clear a path inside the van so you can get a good grip on itB Drag it closer, then lift itC Lean over slightly while moving it closerD Leave it in the back of the van Correct Answer: A Clear a path inside the van so you can get a good grip on it
A Caution - poor lightingB Safety glasses cleaning stationC Warning - bright lights or lasersD You must wear safety eye protection Correct Answer: D You must wear safety eye protection
A Dispose of substance or contents by burningB Warning - substance or contents are flammable (can catch fire easily)C Warning - substance or contents are harmfulD Warning - substance or contents could explode Correct Answer: B Warning - substance or contents are flammable (can catch fire easily)
A Flashing lights aheadB Radioactive areaC Warning - explosive substanceD Warning - laser beams Correct Answer: D Warning - laser beams
A By reading your employer's health and safety policyB During a visit by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)C During site inductionD Your colleagues will tell you Correct Answer: C During site induction
A To the assembly pointB To the site canteenC To the site officeD To the site welfare facilities Correct Answer: A To the assembly point
A Electrical firesB Flammable liquids (fuel, oil, varnish, paints, etc.)C Metal and molten metalD Solid material firesE Wood, paper and textile fires Correct Answer: A Electrical fires, C Metal and molten metal
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D A Check the copper wires aren't showing in the cut and then use the cableB Put a bigger fuse in the cable plugC Put electrical tape around the damaged partD Report the fault and make sure no-one else uses the cable Correct Answer: D Report the fault and make sure no-one else uses the cable
A To balance the machineB To give you a firm handholdC To stop fragments flying into the airD To stop materials getting onto the blade or wheelE To stop you coming into contact with the blade or wheel Correct Answer: C To stop fragments flying into the air, E To stop you coming into contact with the blade or wheel
A Adjust the guard to expose just enough blade to let you do the jobB Adjust the guard to expose the maximum amount of bladeC Remove the guard but wear leather gloves to protect your handsD Remove the guard so that you can clearly see the blade Correct Answer: A Adjust the guard to expose just enough blade to let you do the job
A Always carry the tool by its cordB Always leave the tool plugged in when you check or adjust itC Always unplug the tool by pulling its cordD Always unplug the tool when you are not using it Correct Answer: D Always unplug the tool when you are not using it
A Ask a colleague to show you how to use itB Dig the hole without itC Read the manual before you start workD Tell your supervisor you haven't been trained Correct Answer: D Tell your supervisor you haven't been trained
A Get the attention of the driver before you get too closeB Keep to the designated pedestrian routesC Ride on the plantD Wear hi-vis clothing Correct Answer: B Keep to the designated pedestrian routes
A Help the driver to reverseB Pass close to the front of the craneC Start to run so that you can pass behind the reversing craneD Wait or find another way around the crane Correct Answer: D Wait or find another way around the crane
A As long as the site speed limit is not exceededB Only if it is designed to carry passengers and has a designated seatC Only if the cab door is shutD Only if they have a long way to walk Correct Answer: B Only if it is designed to carry passengers and has a designated seat
A A delivery noteB A hazardous information sheetC A repair or damage information sheetD A report of thorough examination Correct Answer: D A report of thorough examination
A Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damageB Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shiftC Try to mend the damageD Use the ladder if you can avoid the damaged part Correct Answer: A Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage
A Cover them with nettingB Mark the areas with red and white tapeC Tell everyone where the dangerous areas areD Use secure covers that can take the weight of a person and add warning signage Correct Answer: D Use secure covers that can take the weight of a person and add warning signage
A Climb down the shoringB Go down in an excavator bucketC Use a fixed staircaseD Use the buried services as steps Correct Answer: C Use a fixed staircase
A To carry out a risk assessment for the workB To check compliance with the method statementC To start the rescue plan if there is an emergencyD To supervise the work inside the confined space Correct Answer: C To start the rescue plan if there is an emergency
A There is a high risk of fire or explosionB You could become unconsciousC You might get dehydratedD Your hearing could be affected Correct Answer: B You could become unconscious
A Carry on working and hope that the feeling will go awayB Get out, let your head clear and then go back in againC Make sure that you and any others get out quickly and report itD Sit down in the trench and take a rest Correct Answer: C Make sure that you and any others get out quickly and report it
A ElectricityB GasC TelecomsD Water A Always take much more than required - just in case you need itB Leave bags of cement and plaster out in the rain, unprotectedC Only take or open what you need and return or reseal anything left overD Re-use off-cuts (such as half bricks) as far as possible, rather than discarding themE Use new materials at the beginning of each day Correct Answer: C Only take or open what you need and return or reseal anything left over, D Re-use off-cuts (such as half bricks) as far as possible, rather than discarding them
A Damaged hard hatB Glass fibre insulationC Part full tins of oil-based paintD Softwood timber off-cuts Correct Answer: C Part full tins of oil-based paint
A Do not place them there, as compaction of the soil over the roots can damage the treeB Only place them there if they will not be damaged by passing vehiclesC Only place them there if you can avoid damaging your vehicle or branchesD Place them there as they will not be in the way Correct Answer: A Do not place them there, as compaction of the soil over the roots can damage the tree
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